Madison-Morgan Boys & Girls Club Opens “Novelis Math & Science Lab”

MADISON, GA, July 25, 2018 – Community leaders recently gathered at the Madison-Morgan Boys & Girls Club to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the organization’s brand new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Lab. The “Novelis Math & Science Lab” provides state-of-the-art software and resources that help build students’ computer skills and integrate technology in all core program areas. The doors officially opened July 25.

Novelis, the world leader in rolled aluminum products and largest recycler of aluminum, invested $7,000 to help equip the lab. Novelis employees also volunteered during the building process by painting walls, installing cabinets, laying flooring and more. In addition to Novelis, Lowe’s donated cabinets for the lab and Mannington Mills donated flooring.

“We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with the Boys & Girls Club and the greater Greensboro community,” said Scott Palmer, Plant Manager, Greensboro. “At Novelis, we believe these types of progressive education programs will pave the way for the future of America’s youth.”

This investment marks the second STEM Lab Novelis has helped establish in the greater Greensboro community. The first lab opened in 2014 at the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club. Since 2014, Novelis Greensboro has donated nearly $120,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of America. In addition, Novelis was awarded “Business Partner of the Year” by the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club in 2015 and by the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Georgia in 2017.

“Partnerships with corporations, like Novelis, are the driving force behind our collective impact to serve the youth in our communities,” Bob Mackey, President and CEO of BGCNCG said. “Novelis is committed to the youth and we are thrilled to have their lending hand in ensuring that all youth have a bright future.”

For Karen Robertson, Senior Executive MMBGC Club Director, this is a milestone for the Club and the community.

“To be able to revamp our STEM education with Novelis’ state-of-the-art technology in our Club is a game changer for our youth,” she shared. “This education is the future of tomorrow’s jobs and we desire to see our youth master these skills. We are so excited to have this partnership with Novelis and for our future ahead.”

The Novelis Math & Science Lab furthers the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia’s mission to continue engaging underrepresented students in STEM. Similar programs and labs have been widely successful in advancing out-of-school time to create passion, innovation, and creativity within these disciplines and set students on the path to successful careers.

Madison-Morgan Boys & Girls Club provides a world-class experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors.

For more information or to donate, visit www.bgcncg.com. If you’d like to get involved please contact 706-342-1117.

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BGCNCG Hosts Winter 2018 Training

We're building a world-class environment for our youth & staff

In preparation for a New Year of youth development, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia prepped its staff with its Winter 2018 staff-wide training, which focused on new Youth Development Tools, Safety Practices, First-Aid and Program structure. 

Staff first set goals for what they desired to learn from this Winters training, which was overviewed at the end to see if each member felt further equipped upon close of the training.

Some of those goals to have answered were questions like:

How do we instill self-esteem into the youth we serve?

How can we better connect with each youth?

After an overview of best safety practices, Bob Mackey, CEO & President of BGCNCG, immersed staff in the experience of Club youth during his Program Basics presentation.

Staff participated in challenging team-building exercises used inside Clubs as teaching methods for self-esteem, discipline, teamwork and how to have fun in positive environments.

Breakout sessions were offered to staff, which covered iCivics Training, provided by Kathy o’Neal of Georgia Family Connections Partnership, Annual Report training for data collection of how our Clubs perform year-to-year and Positive Discipline & Guidance training.

“To continue to service of providing world-class youth development to our communities, training is a must and a need,”Bob Mackey said. “We take pride in the services we provide and want to insure that our youth feel safe and positively equipped with tools that will impact them for the rest of their lives. Our organization and staff are committed to providing that experience for every child we serve. And, at the same time, we are committed to enriching our staff through Professional Development.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia provides club experiences for Walton,  Greene, Putnam and Morgan Counties. They serve over 1,500 youth in North Central Georgia.

BGCNCG’s vision is to provide a world-class experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors.

For more information or to donate, visit www.bgcncg.com. If you’d like to get involved please contact 770-267-8034.

Message from CEO: 'Dear Supporters & Communities We Serve'

Letter from

BGCNCG 

CEO & President, 

Bob Mackey

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